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Thirteen South Florida Men Sentenced In A Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

May 30, 2014
… Counties. During the course of this two year investigation, law enforcement conducted 14 wiretap investigations during … calls and text messages were intercepted. In addition, law enforcement conducted surveillance operations, executed … cocaine. Based upon the totality of the investigation, law enforcement learned that this large scale drug …
May 30, 2014
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Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Sentenced To 360 Months In Prison

August 07, 2014
… to hide, the DEA along with our domestic and international law enforcement partners will continue to pursue and … was brought to an end through close cooperation with our law enforcement partners.”   The indictment of Perez Henao … by the DEA, FBI, the DEA Andean Region and their Colombian law enforcement partners. The case was prosecuted by the …
August 07, 2014
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International Narcotics Trafficker Extradited From Honduras To United States Sentenced

December 10, 2014
… stated, “As a result of the extraordinary efforts of U.S. law enforcement working together with our Honduran law enforcement partners, one of the most significant drug … we will continue to work with our international law enforcement partners to bring drug traffickers who …
December 10, 2014
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Phenix City Man Sentenced To 35 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking And Weapons Possession

August 12, 2013
… the residence, saw the rented car, identified themselves as law enforcement, and knocked on the door.  Officers saw … residue, and $5,000 in cash.  “The combined efforts of law enforcement agencies and the United States Attorney’s … Beck.  “My office will continue to do all we can under the law to rid our communities of these toxic substances.  Also, …
August 12, 2013
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Operation "Double Down Doc" Indictment Exposes Gulf Coast Prescription Drug Ring

March 05, 2014
… this country respects no boundaries.  Today's collaborative law enforcement effort by DEA, MBN, the Mississippi State … problem in this country. This office along with our law enforcement partners will continue to investigate and … defendant has committed a violation of the federal criminal laws, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and …
March 05, 2014
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Birmingham Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Selling Heroin That Caused A Death

May 28, 2014
… poison to our children," Morris said. "That message is that law enforcement will tirelessly work to investigate those … Vance said. "On June 10, leaders in the medical, law enforcement and education communities will present a … district attorneys, and many federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to attack the supply of heroin in …
May 28, 2014
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Eleven Sentenced To Over 97 Years Combined For Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Offenses

June 01, 2015
… Through remarkable partnerships with HSI, ATF, and local law enforcement partnerships with Rogers Police Department, … is a plague that drug traffickers inflict upon law-abiding communities without any regard for the violence … ongoing partnership between HSI, ATF, the DEA, and local law enforcement partners with the Rogers Police Department, …
June 01, 2015
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U.S. Postal Service Employee Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Mailing And Receiving Packages Of Cocaine Husband Who Was Charged With Her Sentenced Last Month

July 18, 2013
… ultimately transported them to conspirators in Camden, N.J. Law enforcement seized approximately two kilograms of … 1, 2011, inspectors with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service lawfully seized approximately 1,300 grams of cocaine from an …
July 18, 2013
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Former Immigration Officer, Postal Worker Charged In Takedown Of 14-Member Interstate Methamphetamine Distribution Ring

June 18, 2014
… of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) as well as state and local law enforcement following a one-year investigation led by … in this case and statements made in court: Since July 2013, law enforcement has been investigating a drug trafficking … the direction of Inspector in Charge Maria L. Kelokates; law enforcement officers from the N.J. National Guard …
June 18, 2014
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9 Arrested For Operating International Steroid Distribution Ring

February 22, 2017
… steroids, which are controlled substances under federal law. In fact, the investigation revealed that WFN was not … are peddling heroin, cocaine or steroids. If you break the law, we will dedicate the necessary resources to put an end … “This case serves as a message that my Office and our law enforcement partners will not allow the widespread …
February 22, 2017
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DEA Arrests Two Individuals In Synthetic Drug Conspiracy Linked To An Overdose Death

August 29, 2017
… overdose death which occurred in May 2016. On May 22, 2016, law enforcement officers were dispatched to a residence in … opioid that is several times more potent than morphine.  Law enforcement officers recovered several mail parcels that …
August 29, 2017
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DEA Shreveport Investigation Exposes Mansfield Cocaine, Meth Distribution Scheme

February 01, 2013
… trafficking organizations, and coordinating the necessary law enforcement entities and resources to disrupt or … to work to enforce both federal and state narcotics laws.”  First Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Van Hook is …
February 01, 2013
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Jury Convicts Two Doctors Of Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering Resulting From Pill Mill Operation In Broward And Palm Beach Counties

August 01, 2013
… punishable by up to life imprisonment) and conspiracy to unlawfully distribute (punishable by up to ten years’ … (OCDETF), a partnership between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  The OCDETF mission is to … expertise and unique abilities of federal, state and local law enforcement.   The investigation and prosecution was the …
August 01, 2013
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Americans Turn Out In Droves For DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… date are combined, the DEA and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed over 3.4 … Field Division partnered with 115 state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners to establish 164 collection sites … Agent in Charge Mark R. Trouville.  “The DEA and our law enforcement partners will continue to host these public …
November 06, 2013
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Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Pleads Guilty To Decades-Long Drug Trafficking Charges

January 24, 2014
… kilograms of cocaine knowing that the cocaine would be unlawfully imported into the United States. Perez Henao was … With the continued collaboration and assistance of our law enforcement partners, here and abroad, we will continue … drug lords to justice." "The FBI continues to work with our law enforcement partners to bring to justice international …
January 24, 2014
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Alleged International Narcotics Trafficker Extradited From Honduras On Cocaine Distribution Charges

May 09, 2014
… “The DEA appreciates the cooperation of the Honduran law enforcement authorities in the arrest and extradition of … work, commitment, and perseverance of our Honduran and U.S. law enforcement partners to stem the flow of cocaine into … collaboration between HSI, DEA and our international law enforcement partners.”   The indictment of Carlos …
May 09, 2014
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Triad Residents Sentenced On Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

December 01, 2016
… stated, “Today is a victory, not only for the multitude of law enforcement agencies who dismantled this organization, … cooperation between our federal, state and local law enforcement counterparts.” “The members of this drug and … were brought to justice through effective cooperation by law enforcement,” said U.S. Attorney Rand. “We are pleased …
December 01, 2016
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DEA, USCG Interdicts 1,729 Pounds Of Marijuana, Nabs Russian Smuggler, Seizes Sailing Vessel In Caribbean Sea

February 19, 2015
… Cutter Key Largo and a U.S. naval vessel with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment onboard apprehended a Russian … The interdiction was the result of a multi-agency DEA led law enforcement effort in support of Operation Unified …
February 19, 2015
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Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Intercepts Go-Fast Vessel With 42 Bales Of Cocaine Off The Southern Coast Of Vieques

March 20, 2015
… Corridor Strike Force “This week federal and local law enforcement worked together to intercept thousands of … Air and (OAM) is the world’s largest aviation and maritime law enforcement organization, and is a critical component of … agencies and to ensure the success of border protection and law enforcement operations between ports of entry, within …
March 20, 2015
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Man Pleads Guilty To Significant Heroin And Cocaine Conspiracy Involving Mexican Drug Cartel

September 17, 2015
… multi-kilogram shipments of cocaine from two brothers-in-law, Canciano Marquez Mayorga and Candelario Tovar Garcia, … was stored in Worcester, Massachusetts en route to Vermont. Law enforcement seized three kilograms of this shipment …
September 17, 2015
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DEA Attacks Indiana Opana Painkiller Epidemic

February 05, 2016
… last year, this operation involved state, local and federal law enforcement in attacking the opioid and recent HIV … with the Indiana State Police and Scott County law enforcement officials to target the source of these … indication to drug dealers throughout the county that our law enforcement agencies are working together to get drugs …
February 05, 2016
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Eight Defendants Charged With Distributing Heroin In Chicago Area On Behalf Of Guerrero Unidos Mexican Drug Cartel

December 10, 2014
… in distributing kilogram quantities of heroin, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The … cell leader, Pablo Vega Cuevas, 40, and his brother-in-law, Alexander Figueroa, 37, both of Aurora, were arrested … According to the complaint affidavit, on Aug. 21, 2013, law enforcement officers discovered and seized approximately …
December 10, 2014
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Three Members Of International Synthetic Drug-Trafficking Organization Arrested In Los Angeles

April 16, 2015
… Division will continue to partner with local and federal law enforcement around the nation to stem the flow of these … drugs, these indictments demonstrate the ability of law enforcement to effectively respond to those who market … States.  In an effort to avoid detection and prosecution by law enforcement, the drug-trafficking organization allegedly …
April 16, 2015
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Charleston Drug Gang Busted

March 30, 2011
… in this investigation. All our federal, state and local law enforcement counterparts continue to work together to … a safer place. ” Nettles commended the efforts of these law enforcement agencies working the investigation. “I don’t … alleged violations of a federal statute which makes it unlawful to use or possess a firearm during drug trafficking …
March 30, 2011
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

May 07, 2013
… 5,289 locations manned by 4,312 state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies that partnered with DEA.  When … I again, would like to thank the multitude of (both law enforcement and non-law enforcement) who worked tirelessly to make this event a …
May 07, 2013
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

May 07, 2013
… 5,289 locations manned by 4,312 state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies that partnered with DEA.  When … I again, would like to thank the multitude of (both law enforcement and non-law enforcement) who worked tirelessly to make this event a …
May 07, 2013
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

May 07, 2013
… 5,289 locations manned by 4,312 state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies that partnered with DEA.  When … I again, would like to thank the multitude of (both law enforcement and non-law enforcement) who worked tirelessly to make this event a …
May 07, 2013
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

May 07, 2013
… 5,289 locations manned by 4,312 state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies that partnered with DEA.  When … I again, would like to thank the multitude of (both law enforcement and non-law enforcement) who worked tirelessly to make this event a …
May 07, 2013
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Twenty-Four Defendants Indicted On Federal Drug Charges

June 03, 2013
… We must continue to combine the resources of our law enforcement agencies and engage our communities to … pills available to the public.” Local, state and federal law enforcement officers, this morning, began arresting … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The DEA encourages parents, along with their children, …
June 03, 2013
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Flight Attendant Who Allegedly Tried To Smuggle Nearly 70 Pounds Of Cocaine Through Security At LAX Arrested On Federal Drug Charges

March 24, 2016
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … from TSA officers.             According to the affidavit, law enforcement officials followed protocol to determine … Sheriff’s Department.  The LAACETF provides a coordinated law enforcement effort to target airport/airline internal …
March 24, 2016